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Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line to bring much-needed catharsis and gratitude

Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line to bring much-needed catharsis and gratitude

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When Norman Dixon, Jr. received a phone call requesting that he serve as an authenticity advisor for the upcoming Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line, his voice cracked...

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Whatever happened to “agreeing to disagree?”

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When I first launched this blog in 2014, it was really an experiment in storytelling, and engaging a small community to join me on a mission to benefit a local...

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Boys cry bullets.

Aug 26, 2022

“Mom, pick up your phone,” the text read. “MOM CALL ME NOW!” Then my phone rang. It was my daughter, who was at work, about to greet a client, when...

The Ten Headlines in Ten Minutes Challenge

The Ten Headlines in Ten Minutes Challenge

Jan 13, 2022

or, How I landed my first advertising agency gig. In the mid ’80s, while still a student in college, I decided I didn’t want to wait until graduation to land...

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Simone Biles has sent an important message to those who struggle with mental health–even superheroes can have fragile moments. And that’s okay.

Not just black and white: the death of George Floyd.

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May 31, 2020

I had a difficult time going to sleep last night, haunted by all that is happening in this so-called greatest country in the world. I want the violence to end. I want the virus to go away. I want peace and harmony and prosperity. But most of all, I want change.

When extroverts enter the introverts’ world

When extroverts enter the introverts’ world

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Dear Extroverts: We’re now a little over a week into the COVID-19 induced isolation, and undoubtedly by now you extroverts are climbing the walls. You’ve missed out on family gatherings,...

To hashtag or not to hashtag?

To hashtag or not to hashtag?

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To # or not to #? Strategic use of hashtags can help guide your target audience to your messaging.

Artificial Validation

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You are not the sum of your “likes.” When I was a child, our equivalent of social media was strolling around the neighborhood chatting with friends, a night at the...

Dear Parents: Love your kids enough.

Dear Parents: Love your kids enough.

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The recent “college admissions scam” is a reminder that there’s a big difference between wanting the best for your child and risking a lifetime of hard work and your reputation...

The Blackout & Gold Second Line – Feb. 3, 2019

The Blackout & Gold Second Line – Feb. 3, 2019

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First Place PR Special Events – Press Club of New Orleans Excellence in Journalism Awards Silver Anvil Award Winner – Public Relations Society of America NOLA Thank you, Who Dat...

A defining moment in Saints history

A defining moment in Saints history

Feb 3, 2019

In all of Saints history, there have been three moments that stand out as the most definitive. The first took place Sept. 25, 2006, when during the New Orleans’ Saints...

Blackout & Gold Second Line Parade – It’s on!

Blackout & Gold Second Line Parade – It’s on!

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Sunday, February 3, 2 – 4 pm There’s no fan like a New Orleans Saints fan! As we mourn the untimely ending to the season, we also celebrate what lies...

Dear Mr Goodell: Saints fans still believe

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It’s being reported that the NFL has declined requests for a replay of the final minutes of the NFC Championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints,...

L.A. Rams: even if they win, they lose.

L.A. Rams: even if they win, they lose.

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So here’s a different perspective… You know who else got cheated when the L.A. Rams Nickell Robey-Coleman committed those malicious “no-call” fouls against the New Orleans Saints‘ Tommylee Lewis? His own...

An open letter to Roger Goodell

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Dear Mr. Goodell, Congratulations. The NFL is now the butt of many jokes, not only nationally, but internationally. The clip of the blatant and seemingly intentional helmet to helmet strike...

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Jan 21, 2019

The internet’s abuzz with outrage over NFC Championship game referees’ failure to call blatant pass interference and helmet-to-helmet penalties, ultimately costing the New Orleans Saints a shot at Super Bowl...

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Jan 20, 2019

Dear Drew, Sean and all of our New Orleans Saints, That sound you hear is the collective resonance of die hards’ hearts breaking throughout the city, the state, and yes,...

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Dec 14, 2018

“Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly.”  ― Mahatma Gandhi Of all the gifts my parents have bestowed upon me during my life,...

Dear America’s Got Talent: We’ve been duped.

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Jun 13, 2018

Dear America’s Got Talent, I’m feeling duped. I love your show. I really do. Seeing ordinary people who lead ordinary lives sharing talents that amaze us and stories that inspire...

Superficial judgment: It’s Not Okay

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Yesterday, a friend shared with me a story that concurrently broke my heart and infuriated me—that of her beautiful daughter’s superficial boss stating that if the young lady wanted to...

To share, or not to share?

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Feb 19, 2018

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The Sexual Assault Revolution: when the victims take the power

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Nov 17, 2017

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And our flag was still there.

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Sep 26, 2017

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It’s Not My Fault: The Blame Game.

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Ringo Starr

The Beatles piano auction has ended with a bid of $98,888

This website initially was created to chronicle the quest for autographs from Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr on a piano created for East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity.  The epic journey is chronicled here: The Beatles Adventures, with posts featuring the signings here: Starr Struck and Sir Paul Says, “Yes.”

The auction listing is featured here: CharityBuzz.com. Proceeds from the auction have enabled East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity to provide an affordable home for a deserving veteran and his or her family.

CHARITY BUZZ AUCTIONS FOR HABITAT

Our CharityBuzz auctions of autographed works have ended. To see all of the artists’ works, click here: Hope for Habitat.
Pictured: Fiddle by Adam Sambola, signed by Charlie Daniels and band.

ACCOLADES

Public Relations Society of America – New Orleans:

Silver Anvil Award/Special Event 2018-2019 – Blackout & Gold Second Line

Fleurish Award of Excellence/Social Media Campaign, 2018-2019

Fleurish Award of Excellence/Blog Post, 2017

Certificate of Merit/Blog 2017

Fleurish Award of Excellence/Blog 2016

Fleurish Award/Best of Category, Social Media, 2015

Press Club of New Orleans Excellence in Journalism Awards:

First Place – PR Special Events – Blackout & Gold Second Line

Finalist – Lifestyle Blog, 2017

Public Relations Association of Louisiana – New Orleans:

Flambeaux Certificate of Merit, Special Event, 2018

Flambeaux Award, Best Website, 2016

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